Durham Police Seek Public Help to Locate Armed Robbery Suspect
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating 30-year-old Tyler Joe Ussery, who is wanted in connection with a string of armed robberies that took place across Durham between January 12 and January 14.
Ussery has been charged with seven counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon for the following incidents:
- January 12, 7:55 PM: Armed robbery at CVS, 3500 block of Hillsborough Road
- January 13, 6:45 AM: Armed robbery at Joe Van Gogh, 1100 block of Broad Street
- January 13, 5:54 PM: Armed robbery at LocoPops, 2600 block of Hillsborough Road
- January 13, 7:14 PM: Armed robbery at Refuel, 3500 block of Hillsborough Road
- January 13, 7:25 PM: Armed robbery at KFC/Taco Bell, 3500 block of Hillsborough Road
- January 14, 2:12 PM: Armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza, 1200 block of Cole Mill Road
- January 14, 2:21 PM: Armed robbery at Subway, 3600 block of Hillsborough Road
Additional cases are still under investigation.
Suspect Description:
Tyler Joe Ussery is described as a White male, approximately 5’4” tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with neck and face tattoos. Authorities warn that he is considered armed and dangerous.
What to Do If You See Him:
- Do not approach him. Call 911 immediately.
- Anyone with information on Ussery’s whereabouts or related incidents is encouraged to contact Sgt. J. Clark at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29407 or submit a CrimeStoppers tip at durhamcrimestoppers.org or call (919) 683-1200.
CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Durham Police urge community members to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Durham CrimeStoppers
CrimeStoppers is a tip line that allows tipsters to report criminal activity anonymously. It is a partnership between the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses working together to solve crime. Callers are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest of suspected criminals. Information related to unsolved crimes and wanted persons is distributed to the community via various forms of media. Tipsters are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers and anonymously give any information about the unsolved crime or fugitive. CrimeStoppers forwards the information to the investigating law enforcement agency within Durham County. If the information is used by law enforcement and leads to a felony arrest, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Reward payments range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $2,000, depending on the severity of the crime. Visit www.durhamcrimestoppers.org for more information.